Today, if you want to set yourself apart from others, it's important to be bold. It is those unconventional choices that help break the cycle and achieve the kind of success one desires. So, everything you do and own also needs to reflect that personality and attitude, right from the clothes you wear, to the car to drive. In fact, some say that you can tell a lot about a person by their car. After all, they are one of those few prized possessions that are closest to one's heart and often becomes an extension of its owner's personality. And one car that can help you get your bold edge is the Baleno from NEXA.
The Baleno's liquid flow design with smooth character lines exudes style, which is further accentuated by the precision cut two-tone alloy wheels.
The NEXA Baleno is the car that ticks all the right boxes of being Bold, Modern and Exceptional. A premium hatchback that became the answer for anyone who was looking for something more, something new that sets them apart from the crowd. In fact, the car's unique exterior design has been one of its biggest highlights. The Baleno's liquid flow design with smooth character lines and rounded edges exudes style, which is further accentuated by premium features like LED projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and precision cut two-tone alloy wheels, which give the car that bold edge. The premium quotient is taken one step further with those chrome details on the grille and matching chrome door handles. The car also comes with special UV cut glass, which protects you from harmful UV radiation, while the ORVMs come with integrated turn indicators.
The Baleno's driver-focused dashboard is equipped with the SmartPlay Studio, featuring a host of connectivity options, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Step inside and you'll be welcomed by a lavish cabin space that gets a classy all-black treatment, while the seats, which are upholstered in premium dual-tone black and blue fabric, add contrast to the interior. The Baleno's driver-focused dashboard gets a minimalist design, featuring a multi-functional steering wheel. As for all the tech, the car gets a smart instrument cluster with a colour Multi-Information Display or MID unit that shows you the car's vital information on the go. However, what adds that edge to the cabin is the large touchscreen infotainment system, which is essentially the car's command centre. It's equipped with the company's SmartPlay Studio, featuring a host of connectivity features like - Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with Bluetooth, USB and AUX-IN. Oh yes, it also has a navigation system so reaching the right destination will not be a problem.
The Baleno offers a lavish cabin space, while the seats, which are upholstered in premium dual-tone black and blue fabric, add contrast to the interior.
Everything inside the Baleno is designed to keep you in comfort and ease at all times. The electric power steering can be adjusted for both height and reach, while all four doors come with power windows. In fact, the driver-side window also gets a one-touch up/down function. Additionally, you even get remote keyless entry, an engine start/stop button, and the electrically operable ORVMs too can be adjusted or folded at the touch of a button. The powerful automatic climate control cools the cabin within moments, while the height-adjustable driver seat and the central armrest, which by the way also comes with storage, ensure you get the perfect seating position for fatigue-less driving. The Follow me Home/Lead to Vehicle headlamp function, at the same time, are simply a boon at night.
However, if safety is your concern then fret not. The Baleno's advanced Suzuki-Tect Platform makes the car your safety cocoon. In combination with that, you have the additional safety net of NEXA Safety Shield, which includes - dual front airbags, Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist, and seatbelt reminder. The Baleno also gets ISOFIX child seat mounts ensure additional safety for children. However, what really gives it an extra edge are features like automatic headlamps, auto dimming interior rear-view mirrors, and the high-speed warning, which ensures you keep the speed limit in check.
The Baleno, which comes paired with the company's popular Smart Hybrid tech, helps attain a high fuel efficiency of 23.87 kmpl.
The Baleno is also bold when it comes to performance. The car comes with two very peppy petrol engine options, a 1.2-litre VVT motor, and a more powerful 1.2-litre Dualjet, Dual VVT engine. The former is tuned to make about 82 bhp and that is more than enough to offer you an engaging drive. In fact, here you also get the optional convenience of a CVT automatic transmission. However, if it's a slightly punchier drive that you seek, then the Dual VVT option offers you more power at 89 bhp, while mated to a slick 5-speed manual gearbox. In fact, in this version, the engine is also paired with the company's popular Smart Hybrid tech, which helps attain a high fuel efficiency of 23.87 kmpl.
So, in a nutshell, the NEXA Baleno is bold, feature-packed, powerful and extremely efficient, and certainly a benchmark in the premium hatchback space. If this doesn't convince you still, then let us tell you that it's been about six years since the launch of the car and Maruti Suzuki has already sold over 9 lakh units of the premium hatchback, making it the undisputed segment leader. The Baleno is sold via Maruti Suzuki India's premium retail channel NEXA. NEXA dealerships have been designed to give customers a premium experience and use of latest technologies like digitisation and augmented reality add that extra bit of edge, making it the ideal retail channel for a product like the Baleno. So, the only question right now is, what are you waiting for? Visit the NEXA website today and book your bold new Baleno.
